Unemployed for 6 months. Still has a GLA45 in the garage... Life goals

Enjoy your reviews a lot! Very informative!

Awesome review Glenn

Nice video. Like your reviews. Considering this car, hope to test drive one this weekend.

So happy you do these vids on the GLA45. I'm planning to get a 2015 next March (My 30th Bday) and have watched basically every review of them. Glad you keep updating your experience. I'll be coming from an 07 MINI Cooper S which I've loved every minute of driving, But at over 10 years old, it's starting to show its age. I live in California and have been doing nationwide searches checking prices every so often. I like the idea of flying somewhere and roadtripping back. I'm looking to get the Designo Mountain grey, it's sooo beautiful in person. Keep up the good vids and master garage collection.

great car and review. I really enjoy your channel

Great channel! You deserve some growth

Nicely done review!!

I love your videos! keep going.

Great review!

Thanks for the review Glenn! New subscriber and I found your review very helpful. I've been looking at picking up a used GLA45 to replace my Focus ST in a year or two. Good to know that the engine in the GLA45 is as good as you say. Based on the fact you didn't mention much on reliability, that you haven't had too many issues? I will say that costs of maintenance does make me a little anxious moving from the Ford to the Merc.

I thought about buying the regular version of this for the last year but wanted a more sportier car similar to my GTI 4 door hatch but in search for more sophistication and a mature non-SUV crossover, I was going to test drive an Audi S5 sport back but saw this on a random drive and took it for a spin. Love at first drive! Watched your video and am now buying one this weekend. If a non-committal car enthusiast is still loving it, you’ve done your job.

Good review with great info. Keep those videos coming.

Nice review.

really great review. I I only kept my gla 45 for around 18 months too. The boot was too small. From 2017 at least, the gla had 3 modes, comfort, sport and sport plus. Or if you got the drivers pack you had race mode too. Sport mode is that bridge you are missing on yours. SPort plus is the mania mode . Ido miss the engine sound from the GLA 45. I went for a c63s estate because of the biger boot. The C63 is sort of like a mix between a GLA and an M2. It gives M2 thrills but gives you an epic engine . I do miss my gla a bit sometimes!though the amount of fun i have in the c63 is on another level because of how it struggles to not spin the wheels even in comfort mode. If the tyres arent fullyw arm and you do anything but feather the throttle , you will spin the wheels. I used to spin the wheels on the gla when it was cold and wet or when I floored it on the roundabouts but never like a c63. the gla has this ability to put its power down flawlessly. you can put your foot down in any gear and rev it up to red line and get your pops and crackles and whip like sound on upshifts. the c63 you simply can't rev it up at low speeds. it won't go anywhere , it'll just spin spin spin it's wheels. that's the big difference. the c63 engine does sound great but the opportunities to rev the car up are quite limited. you have to be going at a decent pace and then can't floor it in anything lower than 5th gear unless you want the rear end to be cut loose from the asphalt. the car does go straight though and the traction control and lsd are epic. But that's the difference between the gla and the c63. the gla allows you to use most of its power pretty much all the time and you can rev high in each gear before shifting . makes for a more usable engine. I would say lastly that the ride could be slightly less firm in the gla. overall the gla is a fab car through and through. if you get a good deal on it , it is hard to beat at its price point. I got an optioned up brand new 2017 model year one for 43k with a msrp of gbp52k so I was happy with brand new but you could get an even better deal on a used , sure.

Sweet ride.

Great work Glenn. I’ve purchased a 15 gla45 and really used your channel for some great research. Mine is almost identical spec as yours plus I got sunroof option. CPO with 6400 miles for 43k. CPO got me 4 years bumper to bumper/unlimited miles warranty from Mercedes not 3rd party plan. Nothing I test drove gave more smiles per dollar than this little amg. FYI I have a full size Range Rover for the times I need something bigger or more capable in the mountains and snow. If you’re looking for a larger vehicle it’s a different variant of enthusiast vehicle also to consider.

Can't be the same dct as the sls as my 458 shares the same gearbox if I recall correctly from borgwarner or it's getrag. The 45 uses a Merc developed dct

Awesome car

Just got an edition 1 GLA45! The sports suspension is kinda rough but it’s very fun.

You should get the renntech tune installed and do a review.

Found a 2018 45 in NH for $39,488 so had to come look at this! Thanks!!!!

Glenn, good job. Congrats on your new position. I’m still considering the gla 45 amg but have reliability concerns and repair costs. I know that you had the cla 45 also, combined, what is your honest opinion on the issues that you had with these vehicles especially the gla 45 amg. I know that you don’t keep cars for long, I’m just worried about the reliability and running costs after the cpo warranty runs out. I’m also looking at a golf r.

Good review...benz=no clutch sounds aggressive ... Renntech way bump time

Thanks to you I'm going to a dealer tomorrow to pick one up for 29k CAD. 2016 w/45k kms on it.

brought mine 2 months ago yellow night got the race mode on the dial that you cant use around town 17 model for 82 with 2000miles demo was 104 when i looked at it new ...has areo kit sports package and mine has front locker diff that wasn't standard ...only small complaint is in comfort mode when you lightly push pedal takes a little time to get up and go ..so i run around in sport pluss with my suspension set on soft cause i got a seting that i can adjust everything on the car ..faster round tight bends than i can take my hayabusa and probably most bikes

Glenn, good job. How do you process money transaction when selling your cars or buying one especially when you still owe money (financed/loan), is there a document kit or third party to do this? Also where do you sell/buy your vehicles online?

would lack of the performance exhaust be a deal breaker? I found a gem that has sport exhaust, but not the performance exhaust. everything else seems perfect. I have a 171 55amg for summer. Ford Expedition for winter. looking for a daily driver to fill in the gaps. this seems like a good option. I want something fun to drive that is also awd.

Nice video, nice car. But I'd hoped you would talk about the cost of ownership. I tend to keep a car a few years (my current car is approaching it's 5th year) so one thing I'm concerned about is reliability. For instance, I've read that BMWs are excellent cars if you lease them, but ownership can be downright $$$$, plus the cliff-dive depreciation of that marque. So how about your GLA?

Gorgeous car I think it’s one of the best daily drivers. I’m kind of interested between a c63, a Lexus RCF, and a gla45 amg what would be your pick for a daily driver ? And keep in mind I’d be keeping the car for at least 5 years

Going to get one so I can take my yorkies around. Better than a boring SUV. Plus it's got ncap rating of 5 so it's safe

I think the cla looks better then a stock gla but once you put the gla amg body kit on, it takes it to a whole new level

I got one.... YES this is the CAR to BUY..... suppers, better than the Golf-R....that's marketed as a Hot Hatch.... This is the BEST all around one! Big Better Faster more day to day value!! Mine is RED and Blacked out... the Night Package.... I got the 19"...sport suspension, sport exhaust, YES WINTER TIRES a must, and the SUN ROOF.... no BIG BACK WING, the cops like these cars...to stop!

Do you have the A45 Amg in the U.S.? Over here in europe the Gla is also marketed as a small suv but essentially that's because the A45 Amg is considered to be the hatch.

Great review - I'm in the market for a GLA 45 AMG and have been trying to compare 2015 - 2016. I figure with low mileage someone else can pay for the depreciation.

During all of those reviews for this car you never talk about repairs if any, services costs, etc... You should add those subjects to your reviews. :)

I’m thinking about getting my wife one of the 2019 ones.

Hi Nice User review. Can you comment on the reliability and maintenance part please. Thanks

I have never seen one of these in real life in the Midwest U.S. until I got one. I *like* that it's rare+unique. I'm glad they *don't* mass-market it. Question regarding the winter tires... The local Mercedes dealer says you can't get smaller winter wheels+tires on the 2017 GLA 45 AMG due to the "brake size." If anyone has some expertise on the subject, I'd love to hear their take.

Do you still have this car? I was thinking about either getting a 2018 M2 DCT or the GLA45 as a daily.. which would you recommend? I have a 1996 Miata as my second/track car as well.

Just purchased an approved used GLA45 AMG 2014 from Mercedes showroom. Its got 50k on the clock. I hope I can keep it for a long time. It is not good on fuel at all. I mean, I have seen people reviewing G63 and the GLA 45 is not far off in fuel efficiency. I will be using this as my daily car.

Good review! Just wondering how much is the maintenance gonna be for every 5000 miles?

Glenn, I've been giving these a good hard look lately. Would you suggest getting a '16 instead for the improved transmission (programming or gearing?) or was that done in '17 and newer?

dream car

Do you own any quiet soft cars for commuting, listening to podcasts, driving clients, and talking on phone ?

Can you help me with some place where I can buy the rear wing?

A while back, I had a mouse or something build a nest or whatever and it clogged up the blower with a bunch of debris. Made the fan noticeably loud. Mercedes cleaned it for free as part of an oil change, but said I'd have to pay the next time. Now the same thing is happening again. If anyone knows how I can clean the debris out simply, I'd appreciate it. I can remove the cabin filter on my own, but can't figure out how to access the blower. No KZfaq video on it for my vehicle. 2018 GLA AMG 45. There is an airbag or 2 in that general area, so I'm concerned about messing around and causing damage.

I watched a few reviews on this car, nobody ever mentions the stereo.

Would it fit me at 6’-8” with a car seat behind?

Hey Glenn, I'm buying a GLA 45 2015 for £30k with 11k miles on it. Is that worth it? I can't decide to either go for a CLA 45 or a GLA 45 :(

I’m thinking of getting one, but what is the maintenance costs like?

It's better than the A class, much more useful boot

Regarding your comment on MB's marketing of the car...I actually believe they have done a phenomenal job. They market it as an SUV, but they know full well that it is a hatchback given the stance and performance aspects. The owner then gets SUV insurance premiums instead of hot hatch insurance premiums. Only those who truly know what the car is will benefit. I owned a 2015, traded it in, now I'm in the market for another one. Stupid me

So I know I had said I was looking into buying this car, but as with almost anything life gets in the way. I still love this car and it's at the top of my list for my next car. Although I'm curious to see how the new BMW x2 fairs to it (I know not the same in power), I drive a really fuel efficient Mazda 3 hatch and when it dies....I'm pretty sure I'm getting a CPO 45 AMG.

How long do you think this engine will last?

Hey guys, is the gla45 amg reliable car? Say at 50-70k miles?

I’m buyin a cla 45 for 27000 with 38k on the dash. Worth it ? This is before taxes

Found a fully loaded 2016 gla for 47k with 1800 miles. That a decent price ?

I don’t understand why people like you have to make their video WHILE DRIVING? The recording of you driving wouldn’t make the video any more interesting, and all I can see is you’re taking your eyes off the road and distracted while risking other road users. Your contents are good. Just say it with a shot of your nice car. No need to video and drive.

looks like video made 1997

Unemployed and driving an AMG, drugdealer?